REIMAGINED MOBILE SYNTHESIZER SERIES
Yamaha Music recently launched a series of 4 innovative synthesizers . Called the Reface Series , they are 4 mobile synthesizers and re-imagined interfaces of Yamaha classic keyboards that intuitively control the big sound and come with built in speakers and battery time . Designed for people who can think beyond the presets , this is a haven for keyboard performers , music producers , composers , sound designers and DJ ’ s . These mobile synthesizers can produce vintage sound and also gives the user unlimited possibilities of creating their own signature sounds which is a hard to get feature at the price offered by Yamaha .
Reface CS ( Control Synthesizer )
Analog modelling synth : simple control , complex sound , endless possibilities .
The 8-note polyphonic Virtual Analog reface CS ’ five unique oscillator modules create an incredible variety of sounds from analog to digital . CS allows you to play around and control the sound produced ranging from pads , leads , effects
and more .
Reface DX FM synth
From nostalgia to trendsetter with modern control .
Reface DX goes retro 80s to cutting edge modern at the flick of a switch . Multitouch controls let you edit multiple FM synthesis parameters with your fingertips . A new feature of this engine is continuously variable feedback on every operator allowing for a wide-range of sound creation
Reface CP ( Combo Piano )
Electric piano : retro control , classic sound and incredible response .
Reface CP features iconic 70s stage keyboards and vintage effects in a retrostyled package with great sound , playability and polyphony . It features tines and reed based electric pianos , and clavinet which is apt for musicians who uses electric piano for jazz , blues , pop , soul and funk .
Reface YC ( Yamaha Combo )
Combo organ : a ton of vintage sound and control that weighs less than 2kg !
Reface YC has the unique expression of drawbars , rotary speaker , percussion and effects for a complete organ experience , best suited for rock bands and traditional churches . YC has 5 famous organ models and you can add character with two retro organ effects : Distortion and Reverb .
“ Reface Capture ” a free app on iTunes , helps you store and load unlimited sound data using your iPhone or iPad as a preset library ideal for live performance .
Soundmondo – Create your sound , inspire and be inspired , Yamaha ’ s online patch sharing platform is a section on Yamaha ’ s Synth website that uses Google Chrome ’ s new Web MIDI feature . With this you can plug in your Reface Synthesizer to a computer via USB and the site will recognize it . You can then use the browser interface to create your own presets and load it to the Reface Capture app .
Yamaha with Mr . Manoj Jons David ( Synth Guru ) is conducting a series of workshop on synthesis to get you acquainted with the reface series . Contact your nearest Yamaha outlet or at in . yamaha . com for more details .
Also check out the new Yamaha Reface video by renowed Yamaha artist Mr . Stephen Devassy on youtube or Yamaha Music India FB page
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